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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 495.40 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 495.40 and 254.04 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 495.40 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/495.40 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 495.40 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 125,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,851.42/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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